Author: Annelyn Russ

Australian Beach Shooting Leaves At Least 15 Dead, Over 40 Hurt

The massacre marked the deadliest shooting in nearly 30 years in the country.

A mass shooting unfolded at a Hanukkah celebration on an Australian beach Sunday. Two gunmen opened fire at the event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing 15 people, including a child. At least 42 others were injured, while 27 of them remain hospitalized and several are in critical condition. One gunman, a 50-year-old man, was fatally shot by police. The other…

2 Students Dead, Others Injured In Brown University Shooting

Authorities believed the shooter used a handgun and fired shots near the Barus and Holley building.

A gunman opened fire at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus. The shooting left two students dead and nine others injured. The suspect was dressed in black and was witnessed fleeing on foot. Authorities believed the shooter used a handgun and fired shots near the Barus and Holley building, a seven story complex that…

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Opens Conway Location

The restaurant seats 52 guests with additional seating on the patio and offers drive-thru service.

A new eatery has opened its doors in Conway. Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers is known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers, all-beef hot dogs, fries and frozen custard treats. The restaurant seats 52 guests with additional seating on the patio and offers drive-thru service. It is open 10:30am-10pm Sunday-Thursday and until 11pm on Friday and Saturday. The eatery is located along…

Surfside Beach Christmas Parade

Melody Lane, Poplar Drive, South Ocean Boulevard and Surfside Drive will be closed.

The Surfside Beach Christmas Parade is scheduled to be held Saturday. The line-up will start on Melody Lane and Poplar Drive with Christmas floats lining up on 16th Avenue South. The town stage will be set up on the corner of Surfside Drive and Ocean Boulevard. Participants will be awarded prizes for the most festive entries. Everyone is invited to…

CCU Names Ryan Beard Head Football Coach

Ryan Beard comes from Missouri State, which he led to a 7-5 record

Coastal Carolina University has named its new head football coach. Ryan Beard has been tapped to take on the role following the firing of Tim Beck. His run lasted three seasons. Beard comes from Missouri State, which he led to a 7-5 record in Conference USA and a bowl appearance during the Bears’ first FBS season. “Teal Nation will love…

Correctional Officer Arrested Over Contraband

The correctional officer has been charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and contraband.

An officer at the federal correctional institute in Bennettsville has been arrested. Investigators with the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the arrest of Joseph Templeton after the seizure of more than $100,000 worth of contraband and narcotics. The estimated value of the seized products is based on their projected value within the institution. Templeton was taken into custody without…

President Trump Launches Trump Gold Card

Trump said the program is like the Green Card, but comes with “better privileges and a stronger path to citizenship.”

President Trump announced the launch of the “Trump Gold Card.” The new visa program is for investors to come to the U.S.. Trump said the program is like the Green Card, but comes with “better privileges and a stronger path to citizenship.” The option is based upon an individual’s ability to “provide a substantial benefit to the United States.” In…

Torrential Rain Causes Historic Floods In Washington State

Washington is under a state of emergency and evacuation orders are in place.

Washington State has seen days of torrential rain causing historic floods. Washington is under a state of emergency and evacuation orders are in place for tens of thousands of residents. Gov. Bob Ferguson has urged residents to follow evacuation instructions as the rivers have reached record levels. Around 78,000 residents of a major agricultural region north of Seattle alone were…

Murrells Inlet Marshwalk Hosting Annual Santa Crawl

Everyone is invited to come dressed in a Christmas themed costume. Prizes will be awarded for the most festive costumes.

The Murrells Inlet Marshwalk is hosting its 11th annual Santa Crawl Thursday. The Christmas themed event will give attendees the chance to try featured drinks and dinner specials at restaurants along the Marshwalk. There will also be live music amid the holiday light walkthrough. Everyone is invited to come dressed in a Christmas themed costume. Prizes will be awarded for…

City Of NMB Pours Foundation For New Fire Station 7

The new station will be located behind the UPS building along Water Tower Road.

The city of North Myrtle Beach has give an update on progress for a new fire station. Construction of Station 7 is on schedule after the foundation has been poured for both the living quarters and a police substation that will be part of the facility. The station plans to house an engine company, a staffed ladder truck, a battalion…